Tech News Briefing

Plus: Microsoft says it will invest more than $10 billion to expand AI infrastructure in Portugal. And SoftBank sells its stake in Nvidia for $5.8 billion. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts.

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Despite falling behind the U.S. in some key areas, Wall Street Journal senior global correspondent Josh Chin reports that China is quickly catching up in the race to create an AI superintelligence. Plus, Wall Street Journal news associate Jared Mitovich says customers across the country are feeling the heat of escalating energy prices, partially caused by new data centers. Peter Champelli hosts.

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Plus: Instacart reported higher third-quarter revenue and profit. And a group of Democratic senators scrutinize higher electric bills, partly attributing them to the AI boom. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Israeli spyware maker NSO Group gets new owners. And Coinbase Global launches a new platform for digital token offerings. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts.

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Plus: Shares of Take-Two fall after the company delays the release of “Grand Theft Auto VI.” And Anthropic expands with new offices in Europe. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: Honda cuts guidance due to slumping car sales and the Nexperia chip shortage. And the EU could implement changes to its Artificial Intelligence Act. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts.

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Ford is thinking of scrapping the electric version of its F-150 pickup, once hailed as a ‘smartphone that can tow.’ WSJ reporter Sharon Terlep explains why the news is a flashpoint in America’s bumpy road towards EV adoption. Plus, robot swarms are coming. WSJ contributor Jackie Snow is here to tell you why not to panic.

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Plus: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the startup doesn’t want federal guarantees for a bailout if it fails. And Ford considers scrapping its electric F-150. Julie Chang hosts.

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Plus: CoreWeave CEO Michael Intrator rejects Wall Street’s concerns of an AI bubble. And all eyes are on Tesla as investors wait to see if Elon Musk’s pay package will be approved. Zoe Kuhlkin hosts.

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Plus: A new computer from Quantinuum has arrived. And XPeng aims to launch robotaxis in China next year. Julie Chang hosts.

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